THE UNIVERSITY COURIER.
VOL. XII.
LAWRENCE, KANS., SEPTEMBER 14, 1893.
No. 2.
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J. L. HARRINGTON, Editor-in-Chief.
M. L. ALDEN, Local Editor.
McGregor Douglas, Literary and Exchange Editor.
LAWRENCE CHAMBERLAIN, Athletic and Amusement Editor.
E. P. LUPFER, Managing Editor.
C. R. TROXEL, BENJ. HORTON.
Business Manager. Circulator.
The University is to be congratulated upon the unusually well prepared class of students who enter this year. A high grade of scholarship will do far more toward building up a great university than any number of poorly prepared students. The new students bear testimony, too, of the improved condition of the secondary schools of the state, much of which is due to the large number of University graduates who are now employed as teachers.
ALREADY the various factions are at work upon schemes to elect their respective favorites to positions of honor and trust in the various classes and other organizations. Such strife is not objectionable if it be carried on in a manner consistent with the highest standard of honor, and if the best interests of the University be kept constantly in view. It should be remembered that other qualifications than recognized leadership of some clique are necessary in the one who will fill any place well.
THERE is always a tendency in students to complain of mismanagement in the University, but in the great majority of instances investigation will demonstrate that arrangements are the best the circumstances will permit. It is the purpose of the Courier to protest against anything and everything that is considered detrimental to the best interests of the University; but every effort will be made to ascertain whether the evil is real or only apparent before such protest is made.
The student who, for the first time, finds himself with absolutely nothing to do but attend his classes, is very apt to think that the daily trip up the hill will afford him sufficient exercise; but he will soon find his strength vanishing if he takes no other. Yet there is little opportunity for him to take other regular exercise. If he would play tennis he must bear the expense of fitting up his own court, for the athletic association considers other games than foot ball and base ball of so little importance that no provision is made for them. The gymnasium is so little used that the new student does not find it before the second term, all because it is so inadequate to the needs of the mass of students. Some provision should be made, and should be made soon, too, for the lighter games. Base ball and foot ball are good enough for the few who can be accommodated, but the great mass of the students should be provided with facilities for regular but attractive and light exercise.